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Rahi Popat explores a transformative journey from adversity to growth, shared by one committed to giving back. He speaks on the impact of counseling, personal evolution, and planting seeds for a brighter future. BACP member blog

A reflection on anti-oppressive practice in counselling training, exploring systemic barriers, student experiences, and the need for meaningful change. BACP member blogs.

Mother Nature: nurturing new mums. Plus... On a plate: Should you refer a client with an eating disorder? // Flow charts: Harnessing flow states can enhance therapy // Home front:  Specialist training for working with domestic abuse

Dementia: caring for the couple. Plus... Alzheimer's and loss: A personal perspective on the emotional impact of dementia... Acting out: How drama workshops support people with young-onset dementia... Up the garden path: Gardening can have a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

Open article: Hostility towards transgender people is on the increase. Ellis J Johnson asks us to consider whether it is affecting our own therapeutic approach and practice. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

AI at work: Am I still needed? Also in this issue: The interview: My workplace // Research: The hidden cost of embitterment at work // Practice: Teaching: signposting skills // The impact of AI on people at work. BACP Workplace, April 2026.

Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes discusses the TAC platform's impact on expanding employment opportunities for BACP members and reaching vulnerable populations in diverse settings. BACP staff blog

When it’s time for goodbye: Integrating a range of therapeutic models to create positive endings in child therapy... Plus: On their own terms ... Intersectionality in practice... Trans teens at the tabletop... Gender stereotypes. BACP Children, Young People & Familes, December 2025.

‘People who are stuck on waiting lists or unable to access care need urgent action, not more delays and empty promises’. Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

Dr Cordelia Galgut reflects on the emotional impact of caring for her beloved wife, who has Alzheimer’s. She also offers suggestions to counsellors who are working with clients in similar situations. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023